Department of Fashion and Textiles  is the school’s largest department, offering design, leadership & strategy, and marketing education, at undergraduate, taught-postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The department supports one of the largest international student communities in Europe, studying fashion leadership, marketing, management, and strategy programmes, whilst sustaining a long-held reputation for the nurturing of high-level design practice and craft-based skills.  

About the role 

This role is committed to preserving and enhancing our growing national and international reputation in Textiles, covering both traditional and experimental, sustainable and contemporary thinking in printed textiles, which will contribute to the delivery of enhanced research-led, employment-relevant education. This will extend the reach and impact of our educational practice. 

About You 

You are an experienced individual in Textile Design, which could include research, employment, practice and studio practice.  You will contribute to the application of printed textile design across the department of Fashion and Textiles and to the development of innovative learning and teaching approaches while working alongside a talented group of educators and researchers.

You will play a vital role in shaping the future of Textile Design education. Your teaching will be both studio and lecture-based and will encompass relevant critical theory and practice, with a focus on developing future designers capable of addressing the challenges of a more ethical and sustainable industry. 

We particularly welcome applications from candidates able to teach in some of the following areas: 

What we can offer you

Working at the University of Southampton gives you access to a wide range of benefits in addition to our competitive rates of pay. Our core benefits include pension scheme membership; a generous annual leave allowance (supplemented by University closure days and public holidays) and excellent family leave arrangements (including maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave).

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/hr/services/benefits-explained/index.page

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, from the Global South, from people who identify as LGBTQ+, from people with disabilities, and from first-generation higher education attendees.

Committed to supporting our teaching and research community, we are open to flexible working. With an understanding that there is a need to be on campus for teaching duties, we are open to a hybrid approach. We give full consideration to applicants who wish to work flexibly, including part-time and those who have taken a career break. 

Our planned interview date is (20th June). Interviews will take place in person on our WSA campus in Winchester.

Closing Date: 10 Jun 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 Pro rata per annum
Part Time Permanent (21 hours a week)

You will be involved in the face-to-face delivery of our nationally recognised pre-registration BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing, our Integrated Masters of Nursing leading to registration as a Mental Health/Adult Nurse or Children’s/Mental Health Nurse, and our 2 year MSc Mental Health Nursing programme. You will have an exceptional understanding of issues facing contemporary clinical practice in Mental Health Nursing founded in your own clinical practice. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for outstanding nurse education and has a dynamic vision for how education and research can transform mental health care across the lifespan. You will have completed a Masters level qualification and ideally have educational experience. However, we are also keen to hear from Mental Health Nurses who have a passion for teaching students and would like to develop a career in education.

The University of Southampton’s mission is to change the world for the better. As a world-leading, research-intensive university, with a strong and high-quality educational offering, it is renowned for its innovation and enterprise and sits within the top 1% of universities worldwide. Nursing at Southampton is currently ranked 13th in the world, and 3rd in the UK according to the QS World Rankings by Subject 2026. It is a leading university for Health Sciences research, ranked in the top 3 UK universities in the overall quality of our research, with our research environment scoring top marks (REF 2021).

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.

With a generous holiday allowance, as well as additional university closure days, we are committed to supporting our people and are open to a flexible working approach.

Informal enquiries are strongly encouraged. Please contact Paula Libberton, Head of Department for Nursing Paula Libberton P.Libberton@soton.ac.uk. Please include a covering letter and full CV in your application.

Closing Date: 23 Jun 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £46,049 to £58,225 Pro rata per annum
Part Time Permanent (0.6FTE, 21 hours per week)

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Fellow in Anatomical Sciences to join our committed and enthusiastic team of anatomists and technical staff in our goal to provide the highest quality student experience. This post is based at Southampton General Hospital in the Centre for Learning Anatomical Sciences (CLAS) which comprises a large Anatomical Sciences Laboratory. We are part of the School of Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education in the Faculty of Medicine and we have close interdisciplinary links with other members of the faculty and wider University. 

The University of Southampton is a global centre for excellence in education and research and a founding member of the Russell Group. The Centre for Learning Anatomical Sciences (CLAS) is part of the larger Medical Education group within the Faculty of Medicine and we benefit from a resource-rich creative environment and the close proximity of our clinical colleagues.

Our principal role is to develop and deliver human anatomy teaching and learning for undergraduates. Teaching areas include gross anatomy, microanatomy, developmental anatomy and neuroanatomy. Members of academic staff also have curriculum management and development roles in the Faculty and wider University.

Anatomy is taught through prosected specimens which we create in house through the generous donation of members of the public. Our catchment area for donations is the South East of England. Central to our method of delivery is a student-centred approach providing students with a resource-rich environment in which to study. Students undertake a range of activities using high quality bespoke prosected specimens, plastinated and museum specimens, plastic models, bones, imaging material and eLearning packages.

Our team comprises the Director of the Centre, 1 Principal Teaching Fellow, 5 Teaching Fellows, Technical Manager and Deputy and 2 Anatomy Laboratory Technicians. Our work is supported by the CLAS administrator.

The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of anatomy and its sub-disciplines, experience in demonstrating anatomy in practical classes and be enthusiastic and flexible in supporting staff in the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. We are looking for someone that is keen to participate fully in the intellectual and academic activities of a lively and committed department which values collegiality highly with the aim to deliver the highest quality student experience.

We are seeking to appoint a Medical or Anatomy graduate. The successful candidate will ideally have had experience working within a human anatomy morbid facility. You will be an excellent team player and have a good understanding of the Human Tissue Act. Experience working in a medical school is desirable.

For additional information/informal enquiries before submitting your application, contact Dr Skantha Kandiah, Director of the Centre for Learning Anatomical Sciences and Head of Medical Education at S.S.Kandiah@soton.ac.uk 

Please include a covering letter and full CV in your application. Only applications made online through the University system before the deadline will be considered.

Closing Date: 23 Jun 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Permanent

The lithium-ion battery industry is a multi-billion dollar industry that is expanding rapidly in order to meet the needs of the growing electric vehicle and energy storage markets. However, the operation of batteries in real devices remains incompletely understood. This is particularly true for systems based on phase-change energy storage materials, where the material undergoes a phase transition during lithium insertion, as well as for sodium-ion batteries. The goal of our part of the project is to (i) develop models for lithium storage in phase-change materials (such as lithium-iron-phosphate), (ii) develop efficient solution methods for these models, (iii) integrate these models into models of the full cell simulations and (iv) develop models for sodium-ion batteries.

The successful candidate will join a leading sustainable energy modelling group with notable achievements, including the commercial Li-ion battery simulation software DandeLiion and the widely used open-source perovskite solar cell simulation software IonMonger. The role will focus on developing continuum models describing the processes that occur during battery operation. The work will be conducted in close collaboration with experimental partners across the UK, whose data will be used to validate the models. These models will ultimately be incorporated into software packages widely used within the battery research and industrial communities.

Applicants should have a strong track record of research in mathematical modelling with expertise in at least one of the areas: numerical methods, continuum mechanics and partial differential equations. Candidates should either have, or be close to obtaining, a PhD in applied mathematics, physics, engineering or a related area. You should have experience of solving problems, organising research, pursuing new research areas and be able to demonstrate a high-quality research track-record. This interdisciplinary research program requires you to be able to work in a team, collaborate across multiple disciplines and have strong written, verbal and presentational skills.

Salary will be within the range £36,636 - £44,746 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. This post is available from June 1st 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter, and will be offered on a fixed-term contract until March 31st 2030.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. Giles Richardson, please email: G.Richardson@soton.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 02 Jun 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 31/03/2030

Applicants should have a PhD (or equivalent professional qualifications and experience) in Physics, Engineering or a related discipline. Applications will also be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. Applicants should have excellent experimental and analytical skills preferably with experience in the design of fibre and/or solid-state lasers together with hands-on experience operating lasers in the multi-watt power regime. 

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Prof Andy Clarkson (Email: wac@orc.soton.ac.uk)

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

Please include a copy of your CV and a cover letter, detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, in your application.

Closing Date: 03 Jul 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £38,784 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 29/02/2028

We are looking for candidates with a strong background in computer science or a related field, who have demonstrated expertise in Python and a solid history of working with ML/AI technologies, especially in image processing. A PhD is preferred, but we also highly value practical experience and a portfolio of relevant projects.

This position offers the chance to apply your technical skills to impactful medical research, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of healthcare diagnostics.

The position is available from May 15th 2026 on a full time basis but flexible working will be considered. The post is for 12 months and must be started no later than September 1st 2026. The post may be extended depending on performance and funding availability. 

The Southampton Astro-group provides a stimulating and collegial environment with many opportunities to collaborate with other group members. 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is central to the ethos in Physics and Astronomy. We are strongly committed to diversity in both the academic and student population, and in recognition we were awarded an Athena SWAN Silver award in 2018 and the Institute of Physics Project Juno Champion status in 2019. Physics and Astronomy gives full consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly, including part-time, and due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy**, and onsite childcare facilities. For further information please visit https://www.phys.soton.ac.uk/EqualityandDiversity

Applications should consist of a cover letter and a CV. Please upload all documents as one pdf file. Moreover, the contact details of two referees must be provided on the application.

Informal inquiries are particularly welcome. Please contact Prof. Diego Altamirano (d.altamirano@soton.ac.uk) and Dr. Mehtap Ozbey Arabaci (m.ozbey-arabaci@soton.ac.uk). 

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Closing Date: 12 Jun 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 31/08/2027

You will work under the supervision of Prof. Bharathram Ganapathisubramani, collaborating with PhD students and other postdoctoral researchers within the group. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Carry our measurements of turbulent flows under realistic conditions (effects of roughness, pressure gradient, surface textures etc)
• Develop relevant new diagnostic techniques to access new aspects of the flow
• Analyse data and develop new data-driven models that can be used for predictions
• Publish and present findings in relevant journals/conferences. 

You should hold a PhD (or equivalent experience) in Aerodynamics or Fluid Mechanics. Experimental experience is essential; Excellent communication and writing skills are required.

Equality, diversity and Inclusion is central to the ethos in the School of Engineering. We particularly encourage women, Black, Asian and minority ethnic, LGBT and disabled applicants to apply for this position. In recognition of our continued commitment to improving equality for women in science we were awarded an Athena SWAN bronze in 2013 and 2016.  We give full consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy^**, onsite childcare facilities.

The University of Southampton is in the top 1% of world universities and in the top 10 of the UK’s research-intensive universities. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has recently been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.  This commits all of our staff and students to take responsibility for managing their activities to minimise harm to the environment, whether this through switching off non-essential electrical equipment or using the recycling facilities.

Informal enquiries may be made to Prof. Ganapathisubramani (g.bharath@soton.ac.uk).

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Closing Date: 18 Jun 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £38,784 to £43,482 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 1 year

You will be involved in the face-to-face delivery of our nationally recognised pre-registration BSc (Hons) Children’s Nursing, our Integrated Masters of Nursing leading to registration as a Children’s/Mental Health Nurse, and our 2 year MSc Children Nursing programme. You will have an exceptional understanding of issues facing contemporary clinical practice in Children’s Nursing founded in your own clinical practice. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for outstanding nurse education and has a dynamic vision for how education and research can transform children’s nursing health care across the lifespan. You will have completed a Masters level qualification and ideally have educational experience. However, we are also keen to hear Children’s Nurses who have a passion for teaching students and would like to develop a career in education.

The University of Southampton’s mission is to change the world for the better. As a world-leading, research-intensive university, with a strong and high-quality educational offering, it is renowned for its innovation and enterprise and sits within the top 1% of universities worldwide. Nursing at Southampton is currently ranked 13th in the world, and 3^rd in the UK according to the QS World Rankings by Subject 2026. It is a leading university for Health Sciences research, ranked in the top 3 UK universities in the overall quality of our research, with our research environment scoring top marks (REF 2021).

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.

With a generous holiday allowance, as well as additional university closure days, we are committed to supporting our people and are open to a flexible working approach.

Informal enquiries are strongly encouraged. Please contact Paula Libberton, Head of Department for Nursing Paula Libberton P.Libberton@soton.ac.uk. Please include a covering letter and full CV in your application.

Closing Date: 16 Jun 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £46,049 to £58,225 Per annum
Full Time Permanent

Psychiatry is part of the Faculty of Medicine and is established within one of the UK’s leading research-intensive Universities and a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group. The University of Southampton is an institution in the top one per cent of world universities and one of the UK’s top 15 research-intensive Universities (https://www.southampton.ac.uk/). We have an international reputation for research, teaching and enterprise activities. 

The Applied Dementia Research Group at the University of Southampton is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Research Fellow to work on the Road Safety Trust–funded INDICATE project. This exciting project examines how online cognitive changes relate to driving safety in people with Mild Cognitive Impairment and dementia. Working collaboratively with NHS sites, the post offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful research with the potential to influence future driving policy and assessment practice.

The role 

You will be responsible for the day‑to‑day delivery of the INDICATE study, working under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. Key responsibilities include supporting the design and delivery of online cognitive testing (training provided), coordinating participant scheduling and assessments, liaising with NHS partner sites, managing data collection and scoring, and contributing to statistical analysis and publication of findings. The role involves close collaboration with clinicians, researchers, and external partners, as well as regular reporting on study progress.

About you

You will hold a relevant undergraduate degree, with research experience in a related field, and ideally be working towards or hold a postgraduate research qualification. You will have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication abilities, and good IT skills. You should be able to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and contribute analytically to research outputs. An interest in dementia research, cognitive assessment, and applied health research is essential.

The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages.

Closing Date: 16 Jun 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 31/05/2027

We are looking for someone who shares our passion for high-quality occupational therapy education and has a strong vision for how education and research can transform health care. You will have an appreciation of issues facing contemporary higher education, clinical practice and health and social care services nationally.

This Senior Teaching Fellow (STF) roll is on an education-led pathway. Please see the job descriptions attached for more details of the key qualifications and skills. The role level is dependent on education experience and expertise. You will have or be working towards an MSc with clinical expertise (band 6 level or above) in occupational therapy and experience as an educator in University and/or clinical practice. If this is you, we would be pleased to hear from you.

About the School of Health Sciences

The School of Health Sciences in the Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences is internationally acknowledged as a leading centre for research in Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Health Sciences in the UK. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2021) exercise, Health Sciences was ranked number one institution in the UK for overall quality of our research. Our research and research environment received the maximum scores with 100% judged as world leading.

Our School has an excellent track record in nurturing and supporting academic Allied Health Professionals. Our Occupational Therapy programme is ranked number three in league tables and scored first institution for research (Complete University Guide 2026).

What we can offer you

We are an ambitious, mutually supportive academic community, passionate about creating an environment where everyone can achieve their full potential. We are immensely proud to hold an institutional Athena SWAN Silver Award and a School Bronze Award and through this we are pledged to improve equality and diversity. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment.

Working at the University of Southampton gives you access to a comprehensive range of benefits in addition to our competitive rates of pay. Our benefits package also includes a contributory pension scheme, generous holiday allowance (supplemented by University closure days and public holidays), excellent family leave arrangements, subsidised health and fitness facilities, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Your Application 

For informal inquiries about this post, please contact our Occupational Therapy Programme Lead Dr Rachel Dadswell r.dadswell@soton.ac.uk

Closing Date: 15 Jun 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £46,049 to £58,225 Pro rata per annum
Part Time Permanent 0.6FTE

CORNERSTONE provides a silicon photonics fabrication service to researchers and innovators from across the globe, focused around our unique cleanrooms capabilities in Southampton, UK (www.cornerstone.sotonfab.co.uk). We are seeking an experienced PDK Engineer with a technical background in graphene and/or silicon photonics for our role in the EU-funded project, PIXEurope.

You will be passionate about supporting cutting-edge research and development in a growing team of enthusiastic colleagues. You will be self-motivated, a skilled communicator, flexible, able to work both independently and as part of a large consortium, and to manage your time efficiently. You have good interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including both UK and EU PIXEurope consortium partners.

You will be responsible for developing the Process Design Kit (PDK) and characterisation of the graphene on Silicon Photonics chips for the PIXEurope project. You will attend European project meetings and represent the project at relevant conferences and events. You will be part of a a PDK team to develop the CORNERSONE platform. You will work with the project partners and internal process fabrication team to develop the technology. You will ensure Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is embedded in all outreach, training, and marketing activities.

We have a culture centred on the team and are supportive of one another. You will be able to learn from some of the best researchers in the field and gain valuable, transferable skills in technical project management, as well as photonics device design and characterisation. You will have the opportunity to thrive in a university environment, supporting the development of future technologies. You will be encouraged to develop your career and play a fundamental role in the success of our cutting-edge technology, within a university culture focused on people, collegiality, quality, internationalisation, and sustainability. You will have the opportunity to discuss flexible and hybrid working patterns.

Experience in European (or equivalent complex large consortia) projects and photonics device design, mask layout and device characterisation is essential. A PhD in silicon photonics or graphene is desirable. A proven track-record in PDK design with demonstrated experience in establishing a technology service is desirable. 

This post is initially funded until 31^st May 2030. Depending on the success the role has, there is the possibility of a further extension.

For an informal discussion of the role, please contact Dr Emre Kaplan (a.e.kaplan@soton.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 15 Jun 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 31/05/2030

These two activities provide a stimulating challenge with variety and clear career development opportunities, as described below.

The successful candidate will help to develop a Canada-UK semiconductor network, which aims to empower early career researchers (ECRs) to lead the next wave of innovation in advanced materials, photonics and chip design.

The successful candidate will also coordinate the activities of a consortium developing optical chips for AI.

While these two activities are distinct, they share common attributes; the candidate will manage relationships with senior stakeholders, including industry, academia and policy makers in the UK and Canada. They will be comfortable working within a fast-paced environment, managing day-to-day operations, communications and marketing, while tracking actions to ensure deliverables are met. 

The candidate will arrange training events, workshops and seminars, tracking membership and coordinating activities with partner organisations. The candidate will be expected to clearly communicate technical content to stakeholders. They will work alongside CORNERSTONE’s Engagement Officer and Administrator to promote activities via our website and social media accounts. 

The candidate will ensure Equality, Diversity & Inclusion are embedded within these activities, working with CORNERSTONE’s EDI Delivery Manager. 

The candidate will have the opportunity to thrive in a university environment, supporting the development of future technologies. They will be able to develop a career within a university culture focused on people, collegiality, quality, internationalisation and sustainability. The working hours are flexible, with the option for hybrid working.

As the role involves handling information up to OFFICIAL SENSITIVE (see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications), the candidate will need to pass the necessary clearance checks.

For general enquiries please contact Prof Andy G Sellars (a.g.sellars@soton.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 01 Jun 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 31/03/2029

Under the direction of Prof Martin Solan and Prof Jasmin Godbold you will play a central role in this NERC funded project. Specifically, you will undertake a series of manipulative laboratory experiments and field surveys (using sediment profile imaging technology) to link changes in carbon, nutrient stoichiometry and greenhouse gas dynamics with the effects of trawl gears, fishing intensity, sediment types, species composition, and seasonal timing. This position is highly collaborative requiring active engagement with partner institutions across the UK to ensure integrated project outcomes. The role requires that you take a leading role in dissemination of novel findings through high-impact, peer reviewed academic publications while continuously developing advanced technical skills and research competencies within a world-class marine science environment.

The successful candidate must hold a PhD (or equivalent) in Marine Biology, Marine Ecology, or a closely related discipline by the start date. The candidate should have a strong background in benthic invertebrate community ecology and experience with laboratory experiments, image analysis and the interpretation of complex ecological data. Furthermore, the candidate is expected to have a proven track record in written and oral communication skills with a commitment to collaborative, team-based science. Experience working at sea is desirable.

Enquiries about the post should be made my email to Prof. Martin Solan m.solan@soton.ac.uk and Prof. Jasmin Godbold, j.a.godbold@soton.ac.uk.

Offers will be made subject to subsequent completion of an ENG1 (or equivalent) medical.

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Closing Date: 08 Jun 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £38,784 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 31/10/2028

This role is part of the NERC-funded 2WayXChange project, examining how freshening-driven reductions in AABW formation are altering deep ocean circulation and contributing to warming and ice melt on the East Antarctic shelf. The Fellow will join an interdisciplinary, international collaboration spanning the University of Southampton, University of East Anglia, British Antarctic Survey, UK Met Office, and partners in Australia and New Zealand, contributing to research with relevance to the upcoming IPCC assessment.

Applicants should hold (or be near completion of) a PhD in physical oceanography or a related field, with experience analysing hydrographic datasets (e.g. CTD, XBT, Argo) and strong Python programming skills. A track record of first-author publications, solid understanding of Southern Ocean dynamics, and strong quantitative and problem-solving abilities are essential. Experience with inverse methods, TEOS-10, or Southern Ocean data is desirable but not required. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively are important.

Closing Date: 19 Jun 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £41,064 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 31/03/2029

Join an exciting Leverhulme Trust–funded research project at the University of Southampton exploring how coaching for elite employment shapes the identities, aspirations, and social mobility of young people in India.

Situated within the sociology of education, this innovative project focuses on coaching for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examinations—one of the most competitive routes into prestigious public sector careers in India. Drawing on a novel conceptual framework of ‘coached habitus’, the research examines how non-formal education influences youth transitions, identity formation, and the education–employment nexus in contexts of inequality.

Adopting a multi-method qualitative design, the study combines ethnographic and visual methods, biographical interviews, and policy analysis. The project aims to generate internationally significant research outputs alongside meaningful policy and public engagement.

About the role

The Research Fellow will play a central role in delivering this ambitious project. You will take a leading role in qualitative fieldwork and data collection in Delhi, including ethnographic observations, interviews, and visual documentation, and contribute across all stages of research, from design to dissemination.

You will work closely with Dr Achala Gupta and will be supported to develop an internationally competitive research profile. The role offers opportunities to co-author publications, lead elements of project outputs, present at major international conferences, and engage with policy stakeholders.

This post is aiming to start in October 2026.

About you 

We are looking for an ambitious early-career researcher with:

Essential attributes include:

• A PhD (completed or near completion) or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in Sociology, Education, Social Policy, or a related discipline
• Expertise in qualitative research methods (e.g. interviews, ethnography)
• Strong interest in sociology of education, youth transitions, and/or social inequalities
• Experience of conducting independent research and data analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable attributes include:

• Experience of research in Indian cities (e.g., Delhi)
• Familiarity with shadow education, coaching, or non-formal education
• Experience with visual or innovative qualitative methods
• An emerging publication profile

What we can offer you

• A leading role in a high-profile Leverhulme-funded project
• Opportunities for high-quality publication and international conference participation
• Mentoring and career development within a supportive research environment
• Engagement with policy and global research communities
• Integration into a vibrant interdisciplinary research culture

The University of Southampton is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

We offer a generous benefits package, including a comprehensive pension scheme, flexible working options, and access to excellent health and wellbeing facilities.

Application

With your application, please include the following: a 1-page cover letter addressing how you meet the selection criteria detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification, a 2-page CV including a publication list, and a draft of your academic writing.

Closing Date: 28 May 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £41,064 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 36 months

The post holder will specifically work to generate a series of reconstructive models of 3D ocean biogeochemistry through 1) the last ~800,000 years and 2) the Phanerozoic (last ~540 million years). A key focus of this role is to conduct Earth system model development to improve representation of ocean biogeochemistry in space and time for the intervals focused on in this research project.

This is a relatively short-term, specialist Earth system modelling position (15-month duration). The post holder is therefore expected to have prior experience in intermediate complexity Earth system modelling and experience integrating key components of Earth system evolution on these timescales, in particular linking model output to geochemical data and working with astronomical forcings.

The successful candidate will either hold, or be nearing completion of, a relevant PhD/DPhil and will have appropriate research experience alongside strong subject-specific expertise. They should be capable of working independently within established research programmes, managing their own research activities and contributing to academic publications. Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to clearly present research ideas and findings, as well as representing the research group effectively in meetings and collaborative discussions.

Closing Date: 03 Jun 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £43,482 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 15 months

We are seeking a Research Fellow with a strong background in photonic integrated circuit design, fabrication and characterisation to join the EPSRC-funded PURE collaboration between the University of Southampton and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech).

Are you an integrated photonics engineer excited to contribute to breakthroughs in quantum optics, precision sensing, and next-generation photonic systems? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We invite applications to join our welcoming and collaborative team of world-leading researchers at the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) at the University of Southampton. With over 350 staff and students, the ORC is an internationally recognised hub for cutting-edge research, delivering real-world impact across photonics, manufacturing, communication technologies, augmented reality, healthcare and quantum technology.

About the Role

As a valued member of our team, you will play a key role in the fabrication and characterisation of ultra-pure doped silica glass layers used to form the lowest-loss on-chip optical resonators ever demonstrated.

You will work on:

• Design of low-loss photonic integrated circuits (PICs), in particular, ring resonators.
• Cleanroom fabrication of these PICs from glass layers made in Southampton.
• PIC characterisation, i.e. loss, scattering and resonator finesse.
• Design experiments to determine optical loss mechanisms, i.e. hydroxyl, roughness, etc.
• Application of the PIC devices with our industrial and academic partners.

A core part of this role will involve close collaboration with our partners at Caltech and inter-institute visits to drive the project forward and translate our research into tangible innovations for the UK’s growing photonics sector, building upon our recent work published in Nature (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09889-w).

Your Responsibilities

As part of the role, you will be required to operate and maintain state-of-the-art fabrication and characterisation equipment, liaise with our project partners, develop innovative solutions, create new devices, publish results in leading journals, and investigate the potential to commercialise your outputs. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will help us create high-performance optical components that advance our research goals and commercial partnerships.

Who We’re Looking For

We seek a talented research fellow with skills and knowledge to complement our team. You should be comfortable working in a lab environment with cleanroom tools and optical characterisation equipment. Experience with ultra-low-loss resonators would be extremely useful for this role, but a deep hands-on understanding of integrated photonics fabrication and characterisation is more important. We are looking for someone who enjoys building things, measuring them properly, and figuring out why they behave as they do.

Applications are encouraged from those with a strong background in integrated photonics, complemented by experience in photonic fabrication. We are looking for a self-motivated researcher with good experimental skills who is willing to conduct research independently and collaboratively, and who values contributing to a supportive team environment. You will also help train and support researchers and PhD students in this role, so strong communication and mentoring skills will be a plus. A PhD or equivalent professional qualification is essential.

Due to the topic of the work, candidates must be exempt or eligible for an ATAS certificate; more details on ATAS can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/academic-technology-approval-scheme.

The appointment will last until the 31^st October 2028 and will start as soon as possible.

Informal enquiries: Prof James Gates, gates@southampton.ac.uk

Closing Date: 28 May 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 31/10/2028

About the position 

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the newly configured Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre (LEC) at the University of Southampton for a Senior Statistical Epidemiologist with an interest in musculoskeletal health research.

The successful applicant will help deliver the analytical strategy and advanced statistical methods for the Arthritis UK Stratification of Osteoarthritis to promote LiVing well and treatment Effectiveness (SOLVE) Research Consortium. The consortium brings together leading UK researchers to identify subtypes, mechanisms and risk factors in osteoarthritis to improve care. The post-holder will work with large epidemiological cohorts (including UK Biobank and the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD)) to quantify risk relationships, elucidate mechanisms, and develop a clinical risk prediction tool for hip or knee replacement.

The LEC at the University of Southampton, reconfigured from forerunning MRC infrastructure, hosts world leading research into the determinants and mechanisms of chronic musculoskeletal diseases of ageing, principally osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and sarcopenia.

The successful applicant must have an MSc in statistics or a closely related discipline, as well as a PhD, and have experience working as a statistical epidemiologist. Previous experience of implementing machine learning methods and developing research funding applications is desirable. This post requires excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

The post-holder will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their time physically present at the LEC, located on the Southampton General Hospital site. The post is Full-Time Fixed Term, with appointment for 1-year in first instance (full-time preferred but part-time may be considered), potentially extendable for up to a further 3 years.

Please note your post title upon offer will be Senior Research Fellow.

What we can offer you

Working at the University of Southampton gives you access to a wide range of benefits in addition to our competitive rates of pay. Our core benefits include pension scheme membership; a generous annual leave allowance (supplemented by university closure days and public holidays) and excellent family leave arrangements (including maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave). Committed to supporting our staff and students, we are open to a flexible working approach. We give full consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly and those who have taken a career break. As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity.

For an informal discussion about the position, please jointly email Prof Nicholas Harvey (nch@mrc.soton.ac.uk) and Dr Leo Westbury (lw@mrc.soton.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 02 Jun 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £46,049 to £51,753 Per Annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 12 months

The Programme aims to deliver a step-change in the understanding and control of electrochemical growth of functional TMDC semiconductors, combining precursor design and synthesis, electrochemistry, theory, advanced characterisation and device integration. In addition to the essential disciplinary research skills, candidates should demonstrate genuine enthusiasm for collaborative working, the ability to communicate effectively across disciplines, and well-developed organisational skills.

This position is primarily concerned with the electrodeposition of transition metal dichalcogenides. The successful candidate will work within the electrochemistry team led by Phil Bartlett in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the University of Southampton, and will be required to be flexible and interact effectively with colleagues across the wider EXPRESS consortium to fulfil the scientific goals of the Programme. 

The position is offered until 05/07/2028 in the first instance, with the possibility of extension for up to 3 further years.

Please upload a CV and cover letter, detailing how you skills and experience match the requirements of the role, with your application.

Closing Date: 29 May 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £41,064 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 05/07/2028

The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent professional qualification and experience in a relevant physical/engineering science. The candidates must possess detailed knowledge and experience in miniature electrochemical sensor design, fabrication and testing.

We are looking for a self-motivated person, able to organise their own research activities effectively, and collaborate successfully across disciplines. The successful candidate will be a good communicator and will be expected to take the lead in preparing reports, presenting results to the consortium and writing research papers. You must also be able to work effectively in a team and organize time, tasks and responsibilities with other team members. 

The post will be held in the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) (http://ecs.soton.ac.uk). Ranked in the top 1% of universities globally and among the UK's top 20 for research, the University of Southampton has an international reputation for its research, teaching and enterprise activities. 

Electronics and Computer Science provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment that facilitates use-inspired and multi-disciplinary research, education, training and outreach. 

ECS holds an Athena SWAN bronze award in recognition of its’ continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering. We will give due consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and to those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities and employees a childcare vouchers scheme. 

ECS provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment. We have a range of staff development programmes and a unique mentoring and wellbeing scheme. 

To find out more about working at ECS, visit: https://www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/workinghere 

University of Southampton holds a Silver Athena Swan Award. It has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities and employees can participate in a childcare vouchers scheme. There is a great range of benefits that includes a contributory pension scheme; generous holiday entitlement; subsidised health and fitness facilities; cycle to work scheme; a range of discounts.

The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has recently been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.

For more information, contact: Prof Hywel Morgan (hm@ecs.soton.ac.uk) 

Closing Date: 28 May 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 30 months

This postdoctoral fellowship is part of the EXPRESS (Exploiting Single Source Precursors for the Electrochemical Growth of Functional 1D and 2D Metal Dichalcogenide Semiconductors) Programme Grant recently announced by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). EXPRESS is a large (£10M) flagship, interdisciplinary research programme over 5-years. It is led jointly by the Universities of Southampton and Warwick, alongside several international and industrial partners, and brings together internationally leading teams from across chemistry, physics and electronic engineering. It aims to deliver a step-change in the understanding and control of electrochemical growth of high-quality mono/few-layer functional transition metal dichalcogenides TMDCs, combining precursor design and synthesis, electrochemistry, solution and surface computation, advanced characterisation and device integration. In addition to the essential disciplinary research skills, candidates should demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for collaborative working, the ability to communicate effectively across disciplines, and well-developed organisational skills.

In this role your primary focus will be the synthesis, spectroscopic and structural characterisation of a range of new molecular complexes that contain the pre-assembled metal dichalcogenide (ME₂) building block that forms the target TMDC. You will work in close collaboration with the electrochemistry experts who will investigate their effectiveness as single source precursors for the electrodeposition range of high quality semi-conducting and semi-metallic TMDCs. You will be required to be flexible and interact effectively with colleagues across the wider EXPRESS consortium to fulfil the scientific goals of the Programme.

The position is offered for 24 months in the first instance, with the possibility of extension for up to 3 further years.

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Closing Date: 28 May 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £41,064 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 24 months